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P313 SUW

1997 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,987 mi
Last recorded116,987 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP313 SUW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 116,987 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 116,985 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated all 4 front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 116,509 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 116,169 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 116,169 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2016 115,875 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 115,532 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 115,528 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 115,160 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs rusty

Pass 24 Nov 2011 114,091 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

airbag light on

chip in windscreen

n/s/r/n/s/r tyre's cracking

Fail 19 Nov 2011 114,091 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

airbag light on

chip in windscreen

n/s/r/n/s/r tyre's cracking

Pass 14 Dec 2010 113,121 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

airbag light on

Fail 8 Dec 2010 113,056 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

airbag light on

Pass 14 Nov 2009 109,071 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 109,071 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 104,230 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 101,547 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 100,130 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 84,274 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the BMW Z3?

Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
2,128
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
26,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,103
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,600
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 10,064
position lamp(s) not working 9,305
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7,992
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P313 SUW is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1997 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 83,222 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW Z3 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 17,103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P313 SUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P313 SUW registered?

P313 SUW is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 April 1997.

Is P313 SUW safe to buy?

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